Name: Dr. Lakshmi Aravind
Birth Place: Kannur, Kerala
Academic Qualification: BDS from JSS Dental College And Hospital, Mysore (Admission year:- 2016), Certified Medical Writer(2022) from Henry Harvin Academy
Languages you speak/write: I speak/write English, Malayalam, and Hindi. I can speak Tamil and Kannada at a beginner level.
MedBound Handle: @laxmiarvnd20
What do you do?
I am a dentist by profession. After my graduation, I worked in a dental clinic for 6 months. Recently, I got certified as a medical writer and am on my way to pursuing a career in it.
What’s the best part of your profession? What made you choose this profession?
The best part of being a dentist is to gift smiles to patients. To be honest, I wanted to become an allopathy doctor but I got admission to BDS. However, I enjoyed studying dentistry.
Do you like reading? What was the last thing you read?
Yes, I love reading. The last book I read was Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari.
What is your favorite dish?
I am a foodie and my favorite dish is Kulcha and paneer butter masala.
How would your friend describe you?
They describe me as a person with a good humor sense. Yes, they laugh at my jokes :)
Who would you like to travel with?
With family and friend(s)
What are your least favorite subjects?
Biochemistry, Microbiology, Periodontology, Conservative Dentistry
What are your favorite subjects?
Oral Pathology, Forensic Odontology, and Oral Surgery
What’s something you wish to change about the world?
I wish to change the educational system in some places where students are made to think only about the limit of the syllabus and where they are made to believe that only white-collar jobs earn them money. I also wish to change some people's harsh attitudes toward animals.
If your journey was/were a movie, what would it be called?
Journey of an Indian Girl
What are you passionate about?
Medical Research, Music and Travelling
Best/memorable moment
Scuba diving with my husband from Maldives
What do you love to do in your leisure time?
In my free time, I enjoy singing, watching movies, swimming, and playing with my pets.
What do you hate the most?
I hate when people try to put others down. I also hate when people are rude/abusive towards animals.
If given a choice, what alternate career would you have opted for?
Oceanography
What is your dream travel destination?
Iceland
Where would you like to work in future?
Anywhere
Finally, a Quote you relate to.
Spread peace and positivity
